Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
Westies Showrunners Reveal How Their New MGM+ Series Explores the NYC Underbelly In New Ways
Titus Welliver, Jessica Frances Dukes, and co-creators Chris Brancato and Michael Panes talk Westies.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Star Dissects Season 2's Best Performance
Amanda Zhou gives an incredible performance as Joo Dee in Book 2's live-action adaptation.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Star Explains How Rogue Is Dealing With Gambit's Death: 'She Tries to Keep It All Together'
No one has a better understanding of Rogue than X-Men '97 voice actor Lenore Zann. Here's how her mutant is faring in Season 2.
'They Fight' True Story Stars Wendell Pierce and André Holland on Becoming Their Characters
Wendell Pierce and André Holland described the hardest and easiest parts of becoming Slim and Walt in They Fight.
X-Men' 97 Star Teases Nightcrawler's Incredible Character Growth In Season 2
Nightcrawler actor Adrian Hough discussed how the mutant's Season 2 journey will be a big one.
Colin Farrell's John Sugar Just Met His Perfect Villain In Season 2 (Exclusive)
Tony Dalton goes up against Colin Farrell in Apple TV's Sugar, and the rivalry couldn't be better.
X-Men '97 Star Confirms the Difference Between Morph and Mystique
X-Men '97 star JP Karliak detailed Morph's powers and teased his more serious tone in Season 2.
X-Men Producers Eric and Julia Lewald Share How They Choose Which X-Men Team Members Spotlight
Executive producers Eric and Julia Lewald talked about juggling the X-Men's massive roster in the animated series.
Obsession Star Reveals If Nikki and Ian Were Ever In Love
Obsession star Cooper Tomlinson is confident he knows what the real deal behind Nikki and Ian was.
Netflix Is About to Release the Best Ghostbusters Project Ever in 2027
There's been a lot of Ghostbusters projects over the decades, but this new animated series looks to be on another level.
Enola Holmes 3 Reinvents Two Classic Sherlock Holmes Characters With an Old Victorian Touch
Dr. Watson and Moriarty have never looked like they do in Netflix's Enola Holmes, and that's refreshing to say the least.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Producer Teases Gambit's Resurrection: 'Always an Option'
Gambit's death in Season 1 of X-Men '97 hit hard, but surely he'll be revived one day, right? Here's what a producer had to say about it.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Star Explains Why Her Mai Might Be Better Than the Original
Mai is great in the original animated show, but the live-action version allows viewers a deeper look into the character.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Star Explains Ty Lee's Evolving Chi-Blocking Combat
Ty Lee's ability to block others' Chi is formidable, and it only gets better in Season 2 of the Netflix show.
Universal Is Opening a New Resort and Theme Park for Children, and It's a Bold Commitment
Universal wanted to do something different, so it's opening an entirely kids-themed park in Frisco, Texas.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Star Finally Answers Our Big Thrawn Question
Thrawn is one of the current big Star Wars villains, but he somehow didn't make it to the big screen. Jonny Coyne tells us why.
The Dangers and Benefits of AI Get Put In the Spotlight for New 2026 Movie 'O Horizon'
AI is easily one of the most prominent and controversial topics of today's society, and this new film highlights that fact.
This Tempting Madness 2026 Movie Is Based on a Tragic True Story (Exclusive)
Sometimes, real tragedies can be used as a cathartic way to heal and tell your story to the world. That is exactly what This Tempting Madness does.
Eli Roth Opens Up About the Horror of the Death Care Industry—And Discovering Extreme Embalming
Producer Eli Roth and director Jessica Chandler discussed the many options and problems in the post-mortem industry.
Supergirl's Introduction Into the DCU Has Officially Begun Thanks to an Incredible Fan Experience
Supergirl is almost here, and to celebrate, Angelenos were treated to a pop-up experience.
Shrinking Season 4's Time Jump Is Longer Than Expected (Confirmed)
Shrinking Season 4 will show audiences a time jump, but it's more than just a couple of months.
Among Us Showrunner Explains the Surprising Way They Chose Each Character
Usually, the look of a show's cast of characters is intentional, but that wasn't the case with Paramount's Among Us.
Spider-Noir Star Li Jun Li Still Has Hope For the Show's Doomed Romance
Ben Reilly and Cat Hardy don't work out in Season 1, but perhaps that spark isn't gone for good.
Cape Fear Showrunner Nick Antosca on Avoiding the Annoying Teenager Trope and Bewildering Audiences
The trope of frustratingly stupid rebellious teenagers is something Cape Fear aims to avoid.
Arrowverse Star Katie Cassidy Trades In Her Canary Cry for an Exorcising Cross in 'Speed Demon'
Katie Cassidy has powers in Speed Demon that are far different than her Arrowverse abilities.
New Horror Movie Corporate Retreat Will Make 'Saw' Fans Feel Right at Home
Corporate Retreat traps a group of employees in a single room to undergo several brutal trials.
Saw 8 Star Originally Signed on for Three Films (Exclusive)
Saw's lore is a staple of why fans love it, and there's a character who still hasn't shown up in a while.
Long Story Short Netflix Creator Reveals Why Animation Is Perfect for This Jewish-American Story
Netflix's animated series Long Story Short tells a tale that might not have worked nearly as well in live action.
Marvel's Bullseye Actor Wilson Bethel Admits the Comic Version of Bullseye Is 'Thin': 'I Would Frankly Get Bored Playing That As An Actor' (Exclusive)
Daredevil: Born Again star Wilson Bethel is convinced his Bullseye is better than the comics.
The Boys Season 5 Star Reveals If Frenchie Has Truly Turned This Superhero Against Homelander
Sister Sage finally went to The Boys to help against Homelander, but has she firmly defected?
The Punisher: One Last Kill Perfectly Sets Up Frank Castle for Spider-Man: Brand New Day—Here's Why
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will feature Punisher in a brand-new place with a mission at the forefront.
Allison Janney Was Thrilled By HBO Max's 'Miss You, Love You,' "I Don't Get Offered Roles Like That In My Career"
Discover more exclusive information about Miss You, Love You, a touching, character-focused film from Community actor Jim Rash.
Jack Ryan Movie Director Confirms That the Show Isn't Needed to Enjoy John Krasinski's New Adventure
Jack Ryan ran for four seasons on Prime Video, but none of that is necessary to enjoy the new film.
The Boys Star Wanted Their Character to Live Until the Season 5 Finale—They Didn't
A freshly killed member of The Seven was hoping that they would make it to the series finale.
Jessica Rothe's New Sci-Fi and Body Horror Movie Dives Deep Into Morality and Grief
The brain can trick you into anything, which is a fear that the movie Affection plays off of.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Doesn’t Condescend to Kids AND It’s Perfect for Adults
Here's how the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight video game respects the intelligence of all its players.
We've Played LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight—It's Everything Fans Want and More
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reinvents the LEGO video game formula with fantastic results.
Star Wars' Dave Filoni Demanded That Maul – Shadow Lord Improve Lucasfilm Animation—It Did
Dave Filoni gave Sam Witwer and the Maul – Shadow Lord team a tall order, but they pulled it off.
The Boys Star Reveals Why Homelander Killed This Major Superhero In Season 5
A key member of The Seven finally met their end thanks to Homelander's impulsive insecurity.
Universal Studios Just Revealed It's Best Animatronic Ever At Fan Fest Nights 2026
Universal Studios has plenty of experience with animatronics, and its new Harry Potter one exceeds expectations.